Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 201 · Households served: 175 · Occupancy: 87% · ZIP codes served: 12
The Montrose County Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 201 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 175 households, with an occupancy rate of 87%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance through its voucher program.
Among the 36 housing authorities in Colorado that offer Section 8 vouchers, the Montrose County Housing Authority ranks 25th in terms of voucher size. This places it in the middle tier, reflecting its significant but not dominant role in the state's housing assistance landscape. Despite its moderate size, the authority effectively supports a notable number of families in need within Montrose County.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in Montrose County ranges from $1,040 to $1,580, with an average of $1,227. This is lower than the state average of $1,691. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 81423 at $1,580, while the lowest is in ZIP code 81425 at $1,040.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81220 | $1,070 | $1,140 | $1,390 | $1,910 | $2,250 |
| 81401 | $1,020 | $1,080 | $1,350 | $1,870 | $2,260 |
| 81403 | $1,080 | $1,150 | $1,430 | $1,980 | $2,390 |
| 81411 | $990 | $1,050 | $1,320 | $1,830 | $2,210 |
| 81415 | $980 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,820 | $2,190 |
| 81416 | $930 | $960 | $1,250 | $1,730 | $2,080 |
| 81422 | $800 | $810 | $1,060 | $1,470 | $1,770 |
| 81423 | $1,130 | $1,270 | $1,510 | $2,090 | $2,360 |
| 81424 | $800 | $810 | $1,060 | $1,470 | $1,770 |
| 81425 | $810 | $860 | $1,080 | $1,500 | $1,810 |
| 81429 | $830 | $890 | $1,110 | $1,540 | $1,840 |
| 81431 | $1,130 | $1,130 | $1,490 | $2,060 | $2,330 |
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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